I'm a podcaster in Oregon with what I think is a simple question, but I'm not sure it's what this forum is about.
Anyway, my question: how can I reduce noise from microphone cable movement? I've got a very cheap unbalanced setup that sounds good for what I paid, but any time a cable moves it makes loud noises in the recording that I can't seem to fix. Should I just tape them down, maybe rely on mic stands instead of handheld? I'd prefer not to spend any more than I already have.
Anyway, my question: how can I reduce noise from microphone cable movement? I've got a very cheap unbalanced setup that sounds good for what I paid, but any time a cable moves it makes loud noises in the recording that I can't seem to fix. Should I just tape them down, maybe rely on mic stands instead of handheld? I'd prefer not to spend any more than I already have.
I think they're called microphonics, like the sound earbuds make when their cables bump up against things. Clunky, scrapey sounds. The mic cables are built into the mics, each mic cost about $7 (they sound surprisingly good for that price).
lemme guess, electret mics?
think ur going to have to upgrade.
either the particular cables are built of especially triboelectric material (stuff that makes electrical changes easily) or there is another problem. If the mics are built into the cables, you either have to rip it apart and get better cable - IF that will help. Or else you have to go and get mics with external connectors and run better cables.
The DC that charges up the electret mics can contribute to this effect.
Otoh, maybe you can get away with wrapping ur mic cables - depends on what ur doing with the mics...
you might show us ur set up?
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think ur going to have to upgrade.
either the particular cables are built of especially triboelectric material (stuff that makes electrical changes easily) or there is another problem. If the mics are built into the cables, you either have to rip it apart and get better cable - IF that will help. Or else you have to go and get mics with external connectors and run better cables.
The DC that charges up the electret mics can contribute to this effect.
Otoh, maybe you can get away with wrapping ur mic cables - depends on what ur doing with the mics...
you might show us ur set up?
_-_-
They're handheld mics. Here's the link:
Amazon.com: SAMSON KARAOKE DYNAMIC MICROPHONE M1 - BLACK: Musical Instruments
Used with this mixer:
Amazon.com: Behringer MICROMIX MX400 4-Channel Mixer: Musical Instruments
Amazon.com: SAMSON KARAOKE DYNAMIC MICROPHONE M1 - BLACK: Musical Instruments
Used with this mixer:
Amazon.com: Behringer MICROMIX MX400 4-Channel Mixer: Musical Instruments
Probably tribo-electric effects in the inexpensive microphone cables, try to secure them so that they cannot move..
Milivolt generation by dis-similar metals may be the issue. Try cleaning with alcohol first, if that won't stop the noise, it may be from a wax (corrosion protectant that is applied in the manufacturing process) that is still present. Due to the quality you may indeed be prevented from fixing the annoying situation. Also try cycling the connecting by repeatedly plugging & un-plugging the connection. Abraiding the metal surface with a "scrub pad" Scotch-brite", normally gets the job done for me.
I wish you good luck with your project!
Doug
I wish you good luck with your project!
Doug
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